Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,300 | 24.37 | 2.37 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,700 | 23.99 | 2.47 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $8,900 | 20.81 | 2.34 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $9,000 | 18.78 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $6,000 | 18.35 | 3.06 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,700 | 23.99 | 2.47 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,300 | 24.37 | 2.37 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $8,900 | 20.81 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 8.94 | 1.75 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.62 | 1.72 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,700 | 8.30 | 2.24 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,900 | 7.86 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.91 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 10.37 | 2.21 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.03 | 1.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.07 | 1.62 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 8.94 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.91 |
| Darick Hall | PHI | $2,700 | 7.76 | 2.88 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,600 | 7.50 | 2.88 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,700 | 8.62 | 1.83 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,600 | 8.44 | 1.83 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,300 | 8.26 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,100 | 6.41 | 3.05 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.58 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $3,000 | 7.29 | 2.43 |
| Nick Gordon | MIN | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,800 | 9.49 | 1.98 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 9.19 | 1.56 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 8.50 | 1.60 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,600 | 8.45 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.67 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 6.50 | 2.50 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 8.88 | 1.53 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.60 | 1.46 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,100 | 8.55 | 1.68 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 8.31 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,100 | 7.78 | 2.51 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,700 | 6.51 | 2.41 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 6.60 | 2.28 |
| Tommy La Stella | SEA | $2,400 | 5.14 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.21 | 1.73 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,400 | 10.19 | 1.89 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.14 | 1.58 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.02 | 1.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 9.84 | 1.73 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,700 | 9.78 | 2.08 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,000 | 9.69 | 1.94 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,200 | 8.65 | 3.93 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,000 | 6.80 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Lewis | ARI | $2,300 | 7.10 | 3.09 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 8.59 | 3.07 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.89 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $2,600 | 7.35 | 2.83 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,600 | 7.26 | 2.79 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.